After the Battle of Lisbon, the main forces of the fleets of the European countries were destroyed, and from then on, Lisbon was completely safe.

On this day, it became an important festival for the Portuguese, and the custom of dragon boat racing in the Ming Dynasty was introduced.

When this day arrives every year, dragon boat teams from all over the world gather in Lisbon to race dragon boats and cut through the waves, symbolizing the majesty of the ironclad warships of the Ming Dynasty; Drink rice wine and pay tribute to the martyrs of the Ming Dynasty who died in the war for Portugal.

Of course, that's all for later.

In addition, a small number of warships from various countries fled back to their countries, and then they brought back news about the naval battle. The firearms of the Ming warships made all countries very worried.

While preparing for the war, he began to study the firearms on the Ming side. Not to mention anything else, multi-barreled muskets, they have no problem copying them.

As for the power of the Daming artillery, it was finally cracked by their munitions experts, and it turned out that rifling was engraved in the barrel. In this way, they also began to modify their artillery at any cost.

I have to say that the advantages of these artillery, in fact, if the principle is known, there is really no technical content, and it can be copied quickly.

Although it is impossible for the ironclad battleship to imitate the success, the improvement of firearms has given European countries hope that they can at least fight with the Ming State in land warfare.

As a result, European countries focused on their land forces, thinking that naval warfare could not determine the fate of a country after all, but the success or failure of land warfare was crucial. They began to discuss again the preparation of troops on the Spanish border to attack Portugal by land.

However, while they were meeting to discuss the matter, they suddenly reported that an Ottoman messenger had arrived.

Louis XIV was surprised and said, "What are you doing here?" It seems that they ceded land and paid reparations and surrendered to the Ming Kingdom. Shouldn't it be because you want to be an internal response, and join us inside and outside, and attack the Ming Kingdom together? ”

"Possibly!" When the Spanish envoy José heard this, he immediately said, "When I heard that we had suffered a loss in the naval battle, I felt that there was room for bargaining, so I came!" ”

"Didn't you say that through your brain?" When the Dutch envoy heard this, he sneered, "Since we know that we lost the naval battle, it is strange that they don't fall into the ground, how can they come to the alliance?" ”

José was furious when he heard this, and Louis XIV said something different, and when he said it, you didn't make a sound, and as soon as I said something similar, I began to scold, obviously looking down on him!

So, he immediately retorted.

As a result, the Ottoman envoys were still waiting outside, and the people inside began to quarrel.

In the end, it was the Swedish envoy who became the peacemaker, and whatever it was, you would know if you called it in and listened.

In this way, for the first time in history, the Ottoman envoy appeared at the Palace of Versailles in Paris.

"By the will of Emperor Daming, I am hereby notified!" The Ottoman envoy held his head high and proudly said in front of these Europeans, "His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty will attack Warsaw in two months' time, on August 15. ”

Hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but look at each other. What does that mean? The next war book?

However, is the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom a fool? came to inform him two months in advance, he didn't know that now that all European countries are in the alliance, isn't this a chance for European countries to gather troops?

This thing, no matter how you think about it, you feel how strange!

Louis XIV thought of something, and a sneer appeared on his face: "Does the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom still think that we are stupid? Concentrate the main forces of our Allied forces in Warsaw, and then he will lead the main forces to attack other places. Hehe, this kind of little abacus is also up to him to think of! ”

"That is, this Emperor of the Ming Kingdom is stupid himself, he thinks that others are as stupid as him, and he will be fooled?" José scoffed.

With the exception of the emissaries of the Polish and Lithuanian Commonwealth, most of the others chimed in, ridiculing the intelligence of the Ming Emperor.

When the Ottoman envoy heard this, he sneered and said: "You haven't heard of an ancient saying in the East, the emperor is all golden-mouthed, and what he has said will never change!" Such a will announced to the public, if it is a lie, you can lose this face, the Ming Emperor, who rules the territory of thousands of miles, will never lose this face! ”

Speaking of this, seeing that these feuds were all changed in their faces and a little stunned, the Ottoman envoy sneered again and said: "You can spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but when the Ming Emperor leads a million troops to level Warsaw, don't say that there is no prior notice!" ”

Isn't it going to be true? These people in the main hall couldn't help but look at each other when they thought so in their hearts.

It took them a while to come to their senses. Among them, the Polish envoy was the most worried, so he hurriedly asked: "I heard the edict of the emperor of the country, there will be something called the holy decree, can you take it out and take a look?" ”

"Hehe, Emperor Ming's will is taken out, will you accept it?" When the Ottoman envoy heard this, he sneered, "The will is to be given to the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, and now not only I, the Ottomans, but other countries have also received the will of the Ming Emperor." Whether it is us Ottomans, or Tsarist Russia, we have sent messengers to inform your countries. In short, believe it or not. ”

With such fanfare, could it be that the Ming Emperor really wanted to attack Warsaw two months later? What does he mean, not afraid that the armies of all Europe will gather in Warsaw to fight the Ming Emperor? Is he really sure that he can win the all-European army?

After the Ottoman envoys left, there was a lot of noise in the main hall.

"Guys, guys, it's very likely. Don't forget, the muskets and artillery of the Ming Kingdom are much better than the ones we are currently using, and this is probably the reliance of the Ming Emperor! ”

"Yes, you don't forget how wide the territory of the Ming Kingdom is now. The emperor wants to be the enemy of all of Europe, and he will inevitably bring his most elite soldiers and horses from the Ming Kingdom, a few of them have hundreds of thousands, plus those vassal states of the Ming Kingdom, maybe there are really a million! ”

"Emperor Ming, this is a war book! If we don't fight, we will lose first! ”

“……”

As a result of a discussion, they probably got a result: that is, the Ming Emperor might really attack Warsaw in two months.

When Louis XIV heard this, he immediately slapped the table and said: "The Emperor of the Ming Kingdom is really too arrogant, but Warsaw is the place of our Europe, and it is far from all countries as far from Warsaw." Since he is going to fight, then we will fight a decisive battle. ”

"Yes, the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom is too arrogant, and he must not be allowed to succeed. This was all notified two months in advance, and if Warsaw was easily occupied by the Ming Kingdom, then where would the faces of our European nobles go? ”

"Then the decisive battle in Warsaw, all countries must not hide their secrets, use all their strength to win the battle of Warsaw, and it is best to capture the Ming Emperor alive. In this way, the time has come for us to revive Europe! ”

“……”

These envoys from various European countries were really stimulated and shouted for battle.

What is there to be arrogant about the emperor of the Ming Kingdom, isn't it just that the firearms are sharper? Isn't it just that the artillery hits farther?

With these advantages, if before the naval battle, these more advanced firearms of the Ming army were suddenly opposed, perhaps the European countries would suffer a big loss. But now, all European countries have learned the power of the Ming army's firearms through naval warfare. Now that countries are stepping up the transformation of firearms, these advantages of the Ming army will soon be gone!

As for the strength of the army, the real territory of the Ming Kingdom is far away from Europe, and how many soldiers and horses come, can there be more European countries united? An army of millions, isn't it? European countries have made it together, but it is not impossible to make up!

In short, the Battle of Warsaw will be a decisive battle between East and West. At this time, all European countries have taken out their family funds to fight, can you still be afraid of the imperial conquest of the emperor of your Ming Kingdom?

Although the Ming Emperor did have a record, he destroyed the Mughals, destroyed Persia, and forced the Ottomans. However, behind these achievements, such as the Mughals, the greater reason was their own internal strife.

And Persia, hehe, in fact, that's it. In the past, the Portuguese colonists of about 1,000 people were able to take advantage of Persia. From this, it can be seen that Persia is no longer the Persia of the past.

The Ottomans are similar, they are not the most powerful Ottomans of the year.

On the side of European countries, there are many famous generals who have risen in the previous thirty years of war. Let's just say that on the host's side, Condé and Tirrena are a generation of famous players. The armies of all countries have the foundation of 30 years of war. There are wars with each other all the year round, and they also train the army.

Under all these calculations, these envoys did not think that the coalition forces of European countries would be worse than the Ming army!

In this way, in the end, the Paris Conference unanimously decided: since the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom wants to fight, then fight!

There are still two months left, and there are enough countries to gather troops.

Thus, on the European continent, a situation that had never been seen before began at once.

While the countries began to assemble troops and raise grain and grass, they also sent people to inquire about the news and confirm the movements of the Ming army. In short, the upcoming battle for Warsaw touched everyone's heart.

Portugal, on its part, was also informed of the news. Suddenly, everyone was worried. This time, even Catherine was worried.

The equipment of the Ming army, she knew it from time to time. Even if the European countries do not improve, the gap between the two sides in equipment is not irreparable. The most important thing is that the decisive battle in Warsaw, with two months' notice, is completely giving up the right time, place and people, can this war be won?

For this reason, Catherine hurriedly asked Zheng Zhilong, thinking about whether to gather all the forces at the disposal of Portugal and garrison troops on the Spanish border, so as to contain a part of the army and relieve the pressure on Warsaw?

Zheng Zhilong listened to it and said with a wry smile: "Wechen has received a secret order from His Majesty, saying that Wechen's duty is to destroy the main forces of the fleets of European countries. As for the rest, don't worry about it! ”